Youth: 14th Annual Outreach Resources of the Year

Your Teenager Is Not Crazy: Understanding Your Teen’s Brain Can Make You a Better ParentBy Dr. Jeramy Clark and Jerusha Clark (Baker Books)

The Clarks do a great job walking the reader through the minds of students. Many of us have heard about the link between teenagers’ brains and their actions, but the Clarks bring the facts of brain development and actions together. They walk through personal experiences, as well as research data, to give parents—but also youth pastors and leaders—insight into the thoughts of teens.

The authors deal with 26 commonly heard statements from students such as: “You don’t understand me,” “Why are you freaking out?” and “I can’t take this.” They break these statements down to give you a clearer picture of what it really means and what your response can be.

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